Which among the following is kinetically inert towards water?
A.
$$Na$$
B.
$$Be$$
C.
$$Ca$$
D.
$$K$$
Answer :
$$Be$$
Solution :
$$Na, K$$ and $$Ca$$ decompose water by evolving hydrogen gas. However $$Be$$ does not react with water even when red hot. Its protective oxide layer survives even at high temperature.
Releted MCQ Question on Inorganic Chemistry >> S - Block Elements
Releted Question 1
A substance absorbs $$C{O_2}$$ and voilently reacts with water. The substance is